Investigation into an early Friday morning incident that resulted in a high-speed chase on Interstate 20 continues today and officers want the public’s help in solving the crime.

Two Monroe residents were arrested Friday on simple battery charges and other arrests are pending, Ruston Deputy Police Chief Clint Williams said this morning. The incident began at approximately 2:50 a.m. Friday when a citizen called reporting a vehicle had back into the front plate glass at Jefferson Corner convenience store, located on U.S. 167 North.

Teams, individuals and activist clamored to Lincoln Parish Park setting a record in attendance to raise awareness and funds for Autism on April 27 during the first ever Hope for Autism 5k Run.

“There were 440 individuals who participated and more than 500 attended,” Tiffany White, founder of the Hope Center for Autism, said. “According to the Lincoln Parish Park, it was a record breaking event. Previously the largest race had about 200 participants.”